GEC Blade Configuration Wish List

TM · **Posted:** Tue Aug 04, 2009 2:43 pm

Ditto on the Sodbuster ::nod::

I think GEC could make a really good one

WelderBob · **Posted:** Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:05 pm

I'd like to see this blade that they use on their Schrade in the 73 Scout.... ::tu::

jntroisi · **Joined:** Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:02 am **Posts:** 4

I couldn't have said it better. Actually, I'll only add that I'd like to see the Whittler and Congress mentioned below in a 3.5 inched closed case.

TM wrote:

I'd like to see.......

a small coping, small pen and large clip on the Whittler

a large sheepsfoot, large spear, small pen and small coping on the Congress

a large clip and small pen on the #73 Jack

wildcat · **Posted:** Fri Oct 02, 2009 4:53 pm

I'd like to see more offerings in the 3.5" to 3.75" range. 3" too small and 4 1/4" a little too big. Especially the barlows and moose/big jack.

knifeguy70 · **Joined:** Sat May 23, 2009 12:44 pm **Posts:** 34

wildcat wrote:

I'd like to see more offerings in the 3.5" to 3.75" range. 3" too small and 4 1/4" a little too big. Especially the barlows and moose/big jack.

Totally Agree and I'd like to see a GEC version of a Granddaddy Barlow!! GEC definitely has a niche in the market and I hope they continue to do well.

Just Plain Dave · **Posted:** Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:25 pm

I have rather big mitts too and find 3.75 to be just about the perfect compromise between pocketing and using.

That said I'll happily take any 3" knife that's too small for you!!! :oops:

The top two are my FAVORITE blade shape. Is it called Spearpoint or something else?

The third one down is also very nice.

One of those and a pen or wharncliffe in a 3.5-3.75 equal ender or swell end jack would be the bees knees!

EDIT to add: I really hate to say it but the Sunfish, Elephant Toe and even the #25 to some degree have what I see as caricatures of my favorite blades IE too fat for the length.

wildcat · **Posted:** Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:30 pm

one thing i would like to see is a little more radius on the tangs. the moose i just got is a real nail buster. :evil:

Aimus Moses · **Joined:** Thu Sep 17, 2009 3:57 pm **Posts:** 513

Regardless of what ever blade configuration or design they choose I hope GEC keeps using the grade of steel that they have been in their blades. I have a Northfield big jack that has some of the best 1095 carbon steel blades that I've ever used. The blades on my jack weren't very sharp from the factory but, they took a very sharp edge and have held it. The blades are still so sharp that if I make a mistake on closing them with those strong back springs, I can count the finger(s) that get in the way as gone. :shock:

They have to be using Timex steel, it takes a licking and keeps on ticking. The steel in my jack knife has really surprised me after coming from the factory not very sharp. I thought for sure the blade steel wouldn't be any good but, boy was I wrong. I don't think I've heard anyone say they have ever had a problem with the 1095 carbon steel blades that GEC uses.

Aimus

Jingler · **Joined:** Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:30 pm **Posts:** 106

Wow! I guess I am one of a possible few who likes the 3" knives. Personally I don't need a "big" knife for my work. The smaller ones that measure 3 3/8" down to 2 7/8" (like my Remington) work just fine for me. What I would like to see more of from GEC are pen patterns with clip, and short sturdy pen blades in these sizes. The GEC Barlow pattern (which I don't have yet) sure looks yummy!

tomcrx · **Joined:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:43 pm **Posts:** 8

I agree with TM man on the Congress.. It needs a large spear or pen blade

Muskrat with large clip + turkish or california clip

Big Jack with large clip and true wharncliffe

Teardrop EZ-Open Jack (3-5/8 to 4-1/4) with large spear small pen

More Cubans :wink:

I love that pattern

I think their 23 frame took off and became popular because of the price point <$70. I find it way to small.

okbohn · **Posted:** Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:51 pm

I love the number of single blade 73s they have put out. I would love to see a true drop point among them.

bloomingeek · **Posted:** Sun Dec 20, 2009 1:31 am

Here's what I'd like to see from GEC: (Sorry, not really blades, but patterns.)

1. A Case Sidewinder type frame, maybe not as big but at least 4 1\2 inch. Instead of a rattlesnake etch they could make a deep dotted acorn, thus no shield on the scale and no thumb pull. (It wouldn't have to have the lock shield although that would be great.)
2. A canoe! I think they would sell a million, especially if they were around 4 inches.
3. A two blade, 4 inch coke bottle.
4. I own a Queen tear drop Jack liner lock, which is one of my favorites. GEC's would be really nice.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Just Plain Dave · **Posted:** Sun Dec 20, 2009 2:14 am

I had some sort of answer for this thread earlier on.

But knowing what I now do here is my final answer.

Being a sucker for Equal Ended knives I wish for a 3.5 to 3.75 Equal ender with a Spear on one end and a Pen on the other. Sort of like a big pen knife.

I also would not turn down a 3.5 Barlow with a Spear only or a Spear and a Pen.

Blades should be flat ground from the spine!

Dan97526 · **Posted:** Thu Feb 04, 2010 5:43 am

I want to see the #53 Cuban stockman with a spear main blade in place of the clip. It would be a modern high-quality version of an old-time cattle knife.

hangtime · **Joined:** Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:31 am **Posts:** 5

OK - here goes. How about a large ( 4 inch closed ) cattleman. Flat ground, short clip main with a long pull sharing the front pin with a leather punch from the harness jack and a flat ground spey on the back end. Squared, coffin ground bolsters with spiral cut buffalo horn scales.

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